Sussex Spaniel

placid, friendly, clownish

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About

Country of origin: Great Britain
Breed group: Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs - Group 8 (FCI); Sporting Group (AKC); Gundog Group (KC)

Facts

Size: medium
Coat: flat or slightly waved with undercoat
Colour: golden liver
Life expectancy: 13-15 years

Characteristics

Despite its somber and serious expression, this slow-paced breed has a clownish demeanor and a cheerful, friendly disposition.

Baying

The Sussex Spaniel is the only spaniel baying (trail barking) once a game's scent is picked up whilst hunting.
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